My father was diagnosed with PC on Jan 2 2008. He has mets to the liver and just had a ERCP with stenting done 2 days ago. He has had worse pain ever since. They said they had a heck of a time getting it in, so I expect the pain he is having is normal. He is jaundice. He has a horrible rash from the Tarceva that he is taking. We are supposed to leave in 5 days for a trip that he planned for our family (a cruise). I am very nervous and anxious about the trip, since he isn't feeling well. He really wants to go, knowing that this very well may be the last chance to do it. No one has explained to us how this horrible thing works. Can anyone tell me what to expect as far as deterioration of his health? How do we know when it is near the end? I am so incredibly close with my father, and this is breaking my heart beyond any explanation. I don't know how to ask some of the questions that I want to ask. Any advice/support someone could give me would greatly be appreciated.